Divorce can be tough on everyone involved, especially the children. If you have decided to end your marriage, one of the most important things you need to work on from the beginning is how you are going to raise your children. This is where an effective parenting plan...
Child Custody
How can child abuse be proved in a custody case?
When a marriage ends in a divorce or separation, one of the issues the divorcing couple will have to deal with is who gets custody and who gets visitation rights. However, the outcome may not be permanent. Child custody can be modified based on a number of factors....
Clear signs it is time to amend that child custody order
When parents divorce or separate, they often have a child visitation or child custody arrangement. This can be a mutually agreed arrangement between the two parents or a court-directed custody order. However, it is important to note that custody and visitation are not...
Can a sex offender get custody of a child?
In a custody case, the court will look into all aspects of your life. This includes your criminal history. If you have sex offender status, it can impact your ability to get custody of a child, according to the Nebraska Revised Statute. One note You should understand...
3 questions for co-parents to ask
When you and your spouse share legal custody of your child, you may need to work together to solve certain practical issues. Will your child live in your home, or your ex’s home? Will you share physical custody, or will one of you act as your child’s primary...
Child custody and the Nebraska parenting plan requirement
When your marriage is ending and the family unit is breaking up, child custody issues will no doubt occupy your thoughts. To ensure the protection of a child’s best interests, divorcing couples must create a parenting plan in accordance with the Nebraska Parenting...
What is ‘nesting’ and how can it help my children?
If you have children with your ex-spouse, your personal interactions with him or her will not end with signing the divorce paperwork. It is likely that you will have joint custody with your ex spouse, and thus will need to produce a comprehensive joint parenting plan....
Moving your child out of Nebraska after a divorce
There are many reasons why a move out of your home state may make sense. When you are the custodial parent of your child, however, it may not be as simple as you would like it to be. Your child is less likely to have a close relationship with the other parent if he or...
What does Nebraska consider when awarding child custody?
As a Nebraska resident who is no longer involved with your child’s other parent, you need to seek custody if you wish to have legal rights and decision-making authority over your son or daughter. The state considers the following factors when deciding making custody...
4 common ways co-parenting goes wrong
Co-parenting can be a difficult process, especially if you and the other parent went through a high-conflict divorce. Even if the divorce was amicable, you are likely to face a learning curve. Co-parenting requires patience, open communication, and more patience. Here...